Blogs
For your viewing pleasure: Jewish Golden Globe nominees
Rocky Mountain JewDec 13, 2018
There’s something about this time of year and movies. Maybe it’s the cold nights, maybe it’s the days off. But the Jewish tradition of going to the movies on...
Mashed potato pancakes — just in time for Chanukah
Rocky Mountain JewDec 03, 2018
Don’t have a food processor? Too lazy or tired to get out the box grater? Then this recipe is for you. Mashed Potato Fritters — you get the fried potato goodness...
Cornbread challah, tested
Rocky Mountain JewNov 19, 2018
Ahead of Thanksgiving, this week’s IJN features several fall-themed recipes and an article about the Sephardic Jewish love of pumpkin. One of the recipes is Paula...
Surprise! It’s Thanksgiving time
Rocky Mountain JewNov 15, 2018
It seems that Thanksgiving has taken a lot of people by surprise this year. Many people simply didn’t realize it was fast approaching. It all comes down to November 1...
‘Rogue’ responses to Pittsburgh
Rocky Mountain JewOct 31, 2018
In light of the outpouring of grief, moments of silence and public statements, it seems unfathomable but there were repugnant reactions to the massacre in Pittsburgh....
Who’s who of Jewish comics artists — and their characters
Rocky Mountain JewOct 17, 2018
An article in last week’s IJN on Superman’s Jewish creators piqued further interest. The article focuses on the sad tale of how creators Joe Shuster and Jerry...
An etrog grows in Holland
Rocky Mountain JewOct 04, 2018
No, it’s not a lime, but a baby etrog! We’re so used to the full grown fruit, not many of us stopped to think about how it all starts out. But one woman in Holland...
Who’s the real laughing stock?
Rocky Mountain JewSep 27, 2018
Apparently, Trump was laughed at yesterday at the UN (though he claimed they were laughing with him, not at him). Cue the knee jerk reaction of embarrassment (as in, we...
Brunch in the sukkah
Rocky Mountain JewSep 20, 2018
Food writer Megan Wolf has a great premise for this Sukkot: How about a few light, refreshing savory meals to counterbalance the sweetness of our Rosh Hashanah menus?...
High Holiday dictionary
Rocky Mountain JewSep 06, 2018
Ever wonder how to pronounce Yamim Noraim or Chag Sameach? Here’s a handy to guide courtesy of My Jewish Learning to some important Hebrew words and terms you may...
